Caterpillar Corner Daycare LLC

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The facility was observed to have wicker baskets filled with toys and accessories in the front room with unwoven pieces that were protruding and poking from the baskets. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: CCDC will do a daily check to make sure that the basket pieces are all woven and not protruding. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

The facility was observed to have a disposable plastic bag full of disposable plastic bags stored in a folded stroller that was accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths in the infant room. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1-inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: CCDC will have parents that need to leave strollers place them behind the gate. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

The file for child #1 was observed to lack an emergency contact form that included the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: CCDC will ensure that all forms are filled out completely when received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(5))

The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked to provide information on the child's special needs if any that would be needed in an emergency situation. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: CCDC will ensure all forms are filled out completely when received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

The file for child #2 was observed to lack an emergency contact form that included the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: CCDC will ensure all forms are filled out completely when received Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months (3270.124(f))

The file for child #3 was observed to lack emergency contact and financial agreement forms that lacked updates in writing once in a 6-month period. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: CCDC will ensure that all parents review and sign emergency contacts every 6 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Immunization record/Dismissal policy (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3))

The files for children #3 and #4 were observed to lack a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Specifically, the immunization record for Child #3 illustrated only 1 Hepatitis A had been administered. The file for child #4 lacked an immunization record all together. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Correction: CCDC will ensure that all enrolled children have an immunization status according to the recommendations of the ACIP or a written personal exemption. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

ACIP recommended immunization record (3270.131(e))

The file for child #4 was observed to lack written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: CCDC will ensure that all enrolled children have an immunization status according to the recommendations of the ACIP or a written personal exemption. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

Room #3 at the facility was observed to have a first-aid kit that was accessible to children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare Placed the first aid kit in a bin on a shelf. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

Room #3 at the facility was observed to have a set of wooden cubbies next to the black board that was not fastened to the wall or other surface and was unsteady and easily tipped over. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare staff fastened the shelf to the wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

Room #3 at the facility was observed to lack a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play posted in the group space. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare posted the schedule of activities on the wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3270.123(a))

The file for child #1 was observed to contain an agreement form that lacked the operator's signature. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare signed the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

The files for children #1 and #5 were observed to contain financial agreement forms that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare filled in the missing fees on the contract. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

The file for child #1 was observed to contain a financial agreement that did not specify the services being provided. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare filled in the services provided and reviewed with enrolling parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

The files for Children #2 and #5 were observed to contain financial agreement forms that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare filled in the missing information on the forms and reviewed with enrolling parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services considered extra (3270.123(a)(7))

The files for children #1, #5 and #6 were observed to contain agreement forms that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare filled in the missing information on the forms and reviewed with the enrolling parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

The file for child #5 was observed to contain and emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare filled in the missing information on the forms and reviewed with enrolling parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

The files for children #2 and #5 were observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the work address of the enrolling parent(s). The emergency contacts forms for children #2, #5 and #7 were observed to lack the work telephone number of the enrolling parent(s). Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare filled in the missing information on the forms and reviewed it with the enrolling parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(5))

The files for children #2, #4, #5 and #7 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare filled in all the missing information on the forms and reviewed it with the enrolling parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

The files for children #3, #4 and #6 were observed to contain Emergency contact forms and financial agreements that had not been updated in writing once in a 6-month period. This was evidenced by emergency contact forms dated 08/17/2024 present in the files. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare staff had parents update the forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

The file for child #2 was observed to lack a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare received a new physical. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Caterpillar Corner Daycare will ensure that all employees have completed a total of 24 hours of childcare training between a combined 2024 and 2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).